Jonathan Hilton earns Eagle Scout Award

Jonathan Hilton of Gastonia, the son of Gwin and Sally Hilton, received the rank of Eagle Scout on March 2, 2013, at First ARP Church. Jonathan is a member of BSA Troop 4 at First ARP under the direction of Scoutmaster Charles Gallman.

His Eagle Scout project involved working with Bit of Hope Ranch, a nonprofit organization which works to reach, rescue and restore broken children, families and horses through their programs and activities. Jonathan designed and raised funds for a picnic area by the lake at Bit of Hope Ranch. He and his volunteers landscaped the area and built three large picnic tables.

Jonathan is a senior at Highland School of Technology, where he was co-captain of the soccer team, member of the cross-country team, member of TSA and is currently on the baseball team. Jonathan is pictured with his Scout Master, Charles Gallman, on the right and his former Scout Master, Sidney Craig, on the left.